--- title: "External Training and Workforce Skills Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000803164" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803164" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803164.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803164.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-19" --- # External Training and Workforce Skills Framework Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000803164 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803164) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803164.json) ## Summary The East Ayrshire Council has initiated a tender process titled "External Training and Workforce Skills Framework," aimed at procuring services under the general public services category. This active tender, situated in Kilmarnock, falls under the industry category of CPV code 80500000 (Training and Education), and encompasses requirements for both East Ayrshire Works and the Workforce and Future Skills team. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 12th August 2025. The framework will be organised into two lots, covering distinct service needs, and is executed through an open procurement method, allowing electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland portal. This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for training providers, particularly those specialising in developing vocational and workforce skills. Companies skilled in providing innovative training solutions will find this procurement a promising prospect, especially given the potential to join an established framework for an extended period. As the framework is under the Light Touch Regime, it remains open to new entrants annually, allowing dynamic market players ample opportunity to enter. Businesses with expertise in bespoke training programmes aligned with workforce development will be particularly well-positioned to compete in this tender. ## Notice This is a re-opening of an existing framework. Current providers need not reapply. Existing providers were notified in March and June of 2024. The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service. ### Lot Information External Training The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service are detailed within the Lot descriptions below This framework will be an open framework under the parameters of Light Touch Regime and will be open to new entrants up to once per annum. Workforce Skills The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service are detailed within the Lot descriptions below This will be an open framework under the parameters of the Light Touch Regime and be open to new entrants once per annum. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547536 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,800,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | KILMARNOCK | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA3 7BU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | East Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford | | Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun | | Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 10 | | Supplier names | BSM TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY; ENABLE SCOTLAND; GENIUS PEOPLE; LUDDON CONSTRUCTION; MINI FIRST AID AYRSHIRE, DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY; NEXT GENERATION TRAINING; REWARDS TRAINING RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY; SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COLLEGE; TICKETY BOO TRAINING; VERG | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80520000 - Training facilities - 80521000 - Training programme services - 80530000 - Vocational training services - 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services - 80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services - 80533100 - Computer training services - 80540000 - Environmental training services - 80550000 - Safety training services - 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services - 80562000 - First-aid training services - 80570000 - Personal development training services ## Release History - 19 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547536 - 1 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533691 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533691 External Training and Workforce Skills Framework - This is a re-opening of an existing framework. Current providers need not reapply. Existing providers were notified in March and June of 2024. The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547536 External Training and Workforce Skills Framework - This is a re-opening of an existing framework. Current providers need not reapply. Existing providers were notified in March and June of 2024. The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803164 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803164. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803164.json.